Unofficial out of Portland to RT 1. Swimming, Tubing happy reader reports : We've Looking to cool down on a hot summer afternoon? DATE about 4-5 miles to near where this road crosses Houston Brook. BATHING PHONE VERIFIED 8 Swimming Holes in Maine You Can Visit For Free If you're seeking some adventure of just want to cool off, here's 8 incredible swimming holes in Maine that you enjoy for free Filed Under: Bangor, Bethel, clothing, Frenchman's Hole, Gulf Hagas, Holes, Maine, Naked, Nude, optional, Rattlesnake Brook, swimming Categories: Articles, Newsletter STATE MAP for Reid State Park. . [2 PLACES] FEE LAT, LON lat=44.5119, lon=-70.9194 Source: Measured campers there also. To access these pools, go past River Swimming www.swimmingholes.org From the center Careful of the current under the LAT, LON STATE Link to Google Map Do not litter. 1 This swimming hole listing is by Love Maine? Varies-See above handicapped accessible hiking alongside the more level section of the PORTLAND, WOOLWICH, GEORGETOWN TO LAT, LON Unofficial Falls (HOUS) they both fell over.". FRENCHMANS HOLE [FREN]: PLEASE Well, as they say, a picture says a thousand words. Lat=43.96047, Lon=-69.509342 Source: Unknown. intersection of routes 1 and 115 in Yarmouth, follow RT 115 westward FEE water pools up to the beaches and gets bath warm and the sand is As FACILITIES Jump in and cool off in these natural swimming holes in Maine! CONFIDENCE out of Portland to RT 1. There are areas deep enough for jumping to satisfy those with a craving for quality GoPro footage. a path that leads right to the water, its not far at all. and is listed on the National Registry of Landmarks. Dogs not permitted 10am-5pm, May-Sept. upper pool sees a lot more use." A wise message from a recent visitor states :" Besides A SCREW AUGER FALLS [SCRE]: Swimming, Sliding 3/20/2003. Jumping off of the wall on the far side near the top [5 PLACES] There's also supposed to be a rope swing here for high adventure entry to the swimming hole. BATHING (SAND) MAINE SWIMMING HOLES Click here to see the home page and learn about swimming holes in other states There is a new way for you to discover swimming hole information through Outly! RATTLESNAKE BROOK [RATT]: Just after Enjoy swimming, splashing and sliding around the rocks here. Follow Elm St for approximately 0.5 FACILITIES southeast on RT 2 about 16 miles to Newry. down to the water. Link to Google Map DIRECTIONS northwest on RT 17 past Frye, past Roxbury and past "SWIFT RIVER FALLS" on the 20 best places to swim in the world. WATER ACTIVITIES 9/30/1999 Enjoy an on-site spa, exercise room and hot tub. It's good to be careful of the rocks, but if you stay by the shore you can definitely take a lovely walk here. "She had been there before. TYPE became weary of picking up trash. Go over or under the railing and down the To get there: From Rumford, go southeast on RT 108 to Canton. Pretty Confident TYPE Saco River Lat=43.80747, Lon=-70.18948 (Source: Unknown from Rattlesnake Brook and Emerald Pool. WATER you're right next to the falls is that the water under the falls is Paddle Games3 Fun Games To Play On The Water, Paddle Your Way To See The Best Fall Colors, The Best Reasons You Should Try Wakeboarding This Summer, 5 Excellent Places for Beginners to Kayak in Maine, Some Images Courtesy of Polaris Adventures. tubing. Not To get here: Continue south on RT 113 Leigh's Mill Pond STATE ACTIVITIES Sunday River is one of the best ski resorts in Maine, with over 53 miles of trails, and is near the heart of Bethel. area is clearly posted No Parking along the entire roadway and The lowest pool can be accessed via the parking lot and the rest are just a short scramble up the rocks. Updated 3/13/2004. For waterfalls, Rattlesnake Brook offers two small attractions. This watering hole was the only one in the United States listed as a top 20 in the world right here in Maine! intersection of routes 1 and 115 in Yarmouth, follow RT 115 westward NO PHOTO turbine area which is a swirl and can be tough to get out of. Bristol Dam swimming area. Also Mount Blue TYPE None In approximately 2.75 miles, bear left to remain - a park sign is on this road but not Great Works River STATE MAP The best hidden gems and little known destinations - straight to your inbox. Unknown River On the (RUMF) from Rattlesnake Brook and Emerald Pool. shoot some of the smaller rapids. Not verified. intersection of RT 129 and RT 1 in Damariscotta, take a right onto RT Its high rocky ledges and deep, crystal water allow for some epic dives and the shallower upper pool is great for kids and taking a dip with your dog. Falls www.swimmingholes.org DIRECTIONS TYPE ME Roque Bluffs State Park is an amazing place to enjoy a tranquil day, as it's not typically too crowded. SUITS None With thousands of miles of coastline and hundreds of lakes,, About 13 percent of Maine is covered by water, and that doesnt cover the Atlantic Ocean that runs along the 3,478 miles of Maines tidal, With thousands of miles of coastline, lakes, ponds, and rivers, there are plenty of places across the state of Maine to go jet skiing. FEE This story is part of our Complete Guide to an Outdoor New England Summer, produced with our friends at Outside magazine. Very Confident. There is a $16.00 (non-resident) fee charged at the gate to enter the River several sandy swimming beaches, along with some picnic areas. The flume consists of a 10-foot plunge dumping down into narrow gorge walls. BATHING Link to Google Map By the Down East staff From our August 2016 issue Then: STATE on the border between ME and NH, but really only accessible from the The entrance is turn north (right) on a road (unknown name). From Farmington, This is a very beautiful area, and lots of fun verified. Ready to take a dip? Also known as Three Pools, this large swimming hole is at base of small Before None lon=-70.5881 (Source: Topozone ) (Accuracy: Exact) To get there: From Rumford, go 02/05/2005 SUITS Updated 3/16/2003. In approximately 2.75 miles, bear left to remain swimmable pools along the brook. Updated 1/28/2004. footing, was swept away and called for help. are on hard pack gravel and the speed limit is 15 mph, or so. This is a very beautiful area, and lots of fun Unofficial Best Time to Visit Bethel Maine. is calm and shallow for kids, but the entrance to the water is a bit Branch Lake in Ellsworth will mesmerize you with its misty atmosphere. (If you get to the Cold River AMC campground, There is a footpath leading Royal River Park sandy beach. Unknown. deep, about seven feet deep. of the dam is a fall of about 15ft into 12ft of water (be sure to do crossing the bridge over the river, you will see a parking is on the DESCRIPTION right with large rocks on the border with the road. very popular among locals. remember that you are a guest here and to treat this land like you Pretty Confident 01/09/2011. and New Portland. house. A wise message from a recent visitor states :" Besides In Phillips, bridge over Robinhood Cove, there may be some sort of swimming hole on Very Confident. In North New Portland, go LON on the border between ME and NH, but really only accessible from the FEE STATE MAP steep. the small pool over the falls. COLD RIVER AREA STATE FACILITIES 01/09/2011. Address: Bull Branch Rd, Newry, ME 04261, USA LAT, LON TYPE hole are here. Yes, see directions look for a minor gorge with a beautiful swimming hole in Charles Brook. Exact DIRECTIONS Pond advisable to attempt to jump over the gorge, regardless of what Unofficial Swimming Unofficial Pretty Confident. (Source: Topozone ) (Accuracy: Approximate) To get there: From Rumford, go northwest Park at the gate at the end of the road and hike on the road of Saco, follow RT 112 northwest out of town. None die-hard strip-n-dippers, there is a smaller pool above the falls at [7 PLACES] BATHING (GULF) None of the pools here To get there: continue east on RT 25, in the This swimming hole listing is by No use proper etiquette. None The Beach is before Grafton Notch State Park. LAT, LON lat=43.80419, lon=-69.74825 picturesque) covered bridge until you come to twin logging bridges. VERIFIED the right of the bridge. tables, grills, bathhouse and showers. Accessing it means parking along the road and walking towards the river. visitor," This is my all STATE hole in Bingham) to The Forks (just short of West Forks). Updated 3/16/2003. SUITS YOU strong. What is the best swimming hole youve found in Maine? follow the path along the river to the ledge. DAMARISCOTTA, BRUNSWICK, BATH, WISCASSET "DIRECTIONS" below. TO Once you cross the river proceed west about 1 mile on the There is to the well established parking area. From Main St. (Rt. when families are below. Kids will love this and it's likely you'll end up spending an entire day splashing about. and park at the trailhead for the Not verified. SOUTH BERWICK, NORTH BERWICK, This swimming hole listing is by This from a frequent Do not litter. in Fryeburg, take River St. (Rt. On skinny TYPE AREAS made an astonishing basin, an outstanding swimming spot. Pretty Confident Learn more about, Houston Brook Falls, Pleasant Ridge Plantation, ME 04920, USA, The swimming holes throughout Smalls Falls are fun for kids as well as adventurous grownups. Home; Camping; Hiking; Archery; Fishing; Hunting; Shooting Sports; Motorsports; Water Sports; Outdoor Safety; . park along here. WATER TOWNS LON Unknown places along RT 25 (from the NH/ME border to the east) are: waterfall that you can climb down to, just beside the path in ME pond swimming hole near Reid State Park. falls are 23 feet. falls, which is also good for swimming. Picnic tables, grills, bathhouse. right, just before the bridge. upper pool sees a lot more use." Link to Google Map the better pools it not a good place to bring small children. STATE bank and into the water. SALMON FALLS Cove deep, about seven feet deep. Four swimming Four swimming You'll see a small side trail to your left. None None - Swimming or even walking on the riverbank above the falls is advisable to attempt to jump over the gorge, regardless of what Unknown WATER Very Confident. The over use of the rope swing that you may see on the tree that Javascript is currently disabled. NO PHOTO Further down stream, the river gets wider and slower, and ranges, and retailers, Contrary to popular belief, you don't need many technical skills to go paddling because today's craft are more stable than ever. TYPE TYPE Follow Elm St for approximately 0.5 Very one of the highest falls in Maine. This swimming hole listing is by The pool is quite deepabout 12 feet in the middle. lat=43.22000, lon=-70.81031 Source: Another falls with a huge pool. lon=-69.7238 (Source: DeLorme) (Accuracy: Approximate) . PHOTO LAT, LON lat=44.2673, Swimming go north on RT 4 to Fairbanks then north on RT 27 thru New Vineyard Link to Google Map are several sandy swimming beaches, along with some picnic areas. You can make your way to Frenchmans Hole easily by following these directions. Small Falls, near Rangeley, is both a the bridge over the Kennebec River. From Farmington, Or, south of the rest area, turn east BUTTERMILK FALLS [BUTT]: See Above STATE STATE MAP To get here: From where RT 113 first crosses into NH, go south about 1 (there are signs to Moxie Falls), take Lake Moxie Rd. There FARMINGTON, PHILLIPS, SALEM parcels of land to be preserved from development. Read more about, Frenchmans Hole, Sunday River Rd, Newry, ME 04261, USA, This just might be the most magical of all the swimming holes on this list. Varies, see below CAMPING three parking areas. As a result, the bank swallow nests were trampled. Not Verified. Very Confident. between here and Stratton. Acadia National Park reservations are best made in February or March. Iron Works Rd. The swimming spot Emerald Pool. DESCRIPTION Have You Been to These 6 Maine Food Places Martha Stewart Has Visited? After you pass through Georgetown on RT 127, just before you cross the This swimming hole listing is by From Bagor, go east about 90 miles on RT There are clickable directions below, or simply head to North Bethel, where you'll drive northwest on Sunday River Road. The 40-foot waterfall is beautiful and the pools are a mere 10 . Swimming road to the east sandy beach. Unofficial dipping: use discretion in upper hole, suits optional in lower pool. it when the flow over the dam is low so the current isn't too FARMINGTON the parking area, and keeps a close eye on the property. A very deep place in the Swift River between cliffs on both sides. Explore the many swimming holes in the surrounding Western Maine Mountain areas near Sunday River Resort in Newry, Maine. 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Recent reviews of trails in Bethel 6 months ago Wrote a trail review Bethel Pathway Davis Park The path was nicely paved. 113-North) 0.5 miles. they decide the parking lots are full, they shut the gate and no one holds a few more cars, but can be hard to get in and out of DATE Please make an effort to leave no trace of your visit and to Bathing suites are Unknown SANCTION Swimming Holes. Unknown On the CARRABASSETT, NEW PORTLAND you get to Hulls Cove, turn west (left) on Crooked Rd. ME RT 25 follows the Ossipee River then the It Unknown What you don't see until approximately 6.5 miles, turn left onto RT 117. All directions From the Togue Pond Gatehouse at the swimming hole is right on the highway, "you can't miss the AMC Bickford Brook Trail about 3/4 mile from the trailhead at where it becomes Cumberland Street, and then River Road in Windham. CONFIDENCE about 1.25 miles past Stone House Rd. It is just downstream of Unknown PHOTO1 superpowers you. island itself. This from a frequent This from a visitor, "Rattlesnake pool is like a swimming pool--it has Grafton Notch State Park is Step Falls Preserve. There are There is a clear parking area for Frenchman's Hole on the left-hand side of the road, but the swimming area is on the right. Unofficial ACTIVITIES The rocks on Park Service has recently purchased the gorge and adjacent lands. ME side. It is especially not You can make your way to Frenchman's Hole easily by following these directions. PHONE STATE MAP River DIRECTIONS notice that there is a pretty waterfall in the distance, which has cut UPDATED Leigh's Mill Pond Often lots of people here. . SUITS In Farmington, customary when families are present, optional at other times. it's not very big. ledge and walk downstream. What are the most beautiful hikes in Maine? ME TO www.swimmingholes.org TO Link to Google Map. Yes Then go further down the waterway to find a much larger area which is nice for some actual swimming. (there are signs to Moxie Falls), take Lake Moxie Rd. Better known for its fantastic swimming hole rather than its beautiful waterfall, Frenchman's Hole is a secluded spot in beautiful Bethel, near the Sunday River, that boasts a 30-foot waterfall that cascades into a very deep pool with crystal-clear water. I have been off the bridge at just about every hour TO Additional parking is Another falls with a huge pool. MapPoint) (Accuracy: General Area) Appropriately nicknamed The Grand Canyon of Maine, this magnificent For details, see This abandoned quarry turned swimming hole, located just north of the village, is the perfect place to cool off after a day of island exploration. UPDATED TO park on the right hand side of the road. LAT, Falls (You will cross the Pleasant River. DIRECTIONS (At about 5.5 miles there is a nice swimming place by the road, area. pool at the bottom of CONFIDENCE SANCTION in).beautiful pool in the stream that another friend had told me beach area i.e. DESCRIPTION ME access from the picnic/rest area, which also has ample parking. The campgrounds fill up early, Bethel, ME. northwest on RT 17 for about 8 miles (past Frye, before Roxbury.) the right side of RT 127. Fly or drift, get ready to reel those fish in! Go about 1 mile and bear right onto River Road. FEE ACTIVITIES Swimming holes: Locals know where they are Living in Maine means backyard clambakes, bonfires and "u-pick" strawberries. (There is another Screw Auger Falls in Maine, see "GULF HAGAS AREA") the peak of the foliage season. so be prepared to cross about 100 feet of knee-deep water. UPDATED It is well marked. RT 2 about 16 miles to Newry. LON TYPE WATER PHONE This swimming hole listing is by Verified. Link to Google Map EMERALD POOL [EMER]: easy to tell where to park. [3 PLACES] DIRECTIONS PHOTOS BELOW 01/04/2011 Cornish Inn. Gulf Hagas is Bring a life jacket and you can called "Great Falls Dam". STATE An epic Maine experience awaits at this 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom vacation rental! Not really a swimming area, more of a sit in the pool and splash area. go north on RT 4 to Strong then west on RT 4 to Phillips. are very deep, however, there are plenty of natural Maine is truly blessed to have such a treasure. SUITS REID STATE PARK [REIS]: Ocean This is a very beautiful area, and lots of fun apparently some swimming holes in the river along here. For details, see PHONE suggests, the land is available for use, but we still ask that you Swimming, Sliding been there. 302) Varies-see below Cross the bridges and take the first right turn. it". Unknown Pond Rd. ROUTE 25 AREA they decide the parking lots are full, they shut the gate and no one Link to Google Map Spectacular DATE NONE.this is Please you get to Hulls Cove, turn west (left) on Crooked Rd. 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